Paul Davis

Cocoa reflections: Amsterdam Cocoa week and Chocoa’s 2024 edition took on major industry issues

The global cocoa sector is under the microscope as never before amid major production challenges that have seen the key confectionery ingredient more than doubling in price within just a year. Kathryn Brand reports from the Amsterdam Cocoa Week events, including Chocoa and the WCF Partnership meeting

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability

Special feature: Ethical cocoa sourcing under the spotlight

Sustainability standards in cocoa sourcing have remained rightly high on the global agenda. Neill Barston examines the core issues and developments making major headlines

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability

Chocolate and cocoa companies agree to share greater levels of data

A key industry breakthrough has been unveiled at the European Cocoa Association (ECA) forum event, as chocolate and cocoa companies show willingness to share their cocoa farmer data with Ivorian and Ghanaian authorities, reports Neill Barston.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory

Exclusive: Paul Davis European Cocoa Association president interview

Paul Davis, the recently elected president of the European Cocoa Association, has expressed his hopes for the sector ahead of the organisation’s latest forum event taking place in Rome

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Regulatory, Sustainability

Exclusive video: European Cocoa Association forum set to address major deforestation, child labour and consumer trends

Paul Davis, the recently elected president of the European Cocoa Association, has expressed his hopes for the sector ahead of the organisation’s latest forum event taking place in Rome, writes Neill Barston.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging, Regulatory, Sustainability

European Cocoa Association confirms new president and executive committee

The European Cocoa Association (ECA) has confirmed Paul Davis, Head of Cocoa at Sucden, as its new president for the next two years, as it continues to engage with key issues impacting on the sector, writes Neill Barston.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Regulatory, Sustainability

Cargill president Harold Poelma elected as chairman of the European Cocoa Association

The European Cocoa Association (ECA) has elected Harold Poelma, President of Cargill Cocoa & Chocolate, as its chairman for the next two years.

Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Regulatory, Sustainability

Events

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12

May

Sweets & Snacks Expo

The annual Sweets & Snacks Expo returns to Indianapolis this May, between 12-15, showcasing global developments in the confectionery sector, including its companion supplier showcase event. Visit sweetsandsnacks.com for full details.

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18

May

iba

The established bakery event, which also covers confectionery segments, returns to Dusseldorf showcasing some of the sector’s key developments so far this year for the global industry. Visit iba-tradefair.com

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11

Sep

World Confectionery Conference

Our fifth edition of the World Confectionery Conference is set to make a notable return to Brussels, Belgium for 2025, after successful celebrations for Confectionery Production magazine’s 90th anniversary for the 2024 edition. The event will cover the full spectrum of the industry, from finished product advancements, through to equipment, systems and ingredients topics, as well as key industry trends that are shaping the sector. For updates, follow the website confectioneryconference.com

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29

Oct

Dairy Industries Expo

The Dairy Industries Expo is set to take place in 29-30 October 2025 at the NAEC Stoneleigh.

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